Following the shooting at Brown University, Providence police detained a person of interest in their 20s, identified by sources as 24-year-old Benjamin Erickson, who is from Wisconsin. Authorities found a small Glock handgun with a laser sight and a revolver at a hotel in Coventry where Erickson was apprehended, approximately 17 miles from Providence. The incident, which occurred during final exams, resulted in two fatalities and nine injuries, with one victim already discharged and the others in stable or critical but stable condition. The university has canceled all remaining classes and exams for the semester, and the attack has reignited discussions on gun control, with various political figures commenting.
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RI Judge Intervenes After ICE Wrongfully Detains Superior Court Intern
The incident, as it unfolds, paints a stark picture of overreach. A Rhode Island Superior Court judge, Joseph McBurney, found himself directly confronting the consequences of what seems to be a flagrant error by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The story begins with an intern at the courthouse being wrongfully detained.
Multiple sources indicate that the events leading up to the detention involved a sheriff noticing an individual, later identified as an ICE agent, taking photographs within the courthouse, including Judge McBurney’s courtroom. Despite being instructed to adhere to standard courthouse rules, including not taking photos, the agent continued their actions.… Continue reading
Rhode Island Judge Frank Caprio, known for his compassionate approach in the courtroom and Emmy-nominated show “Caught in Providence,” has passed away after battling cancer. The announcement of his death was made on his social media pages, and relatives confirmed the news. Judge Caprio, often called “the nicest judge in the world”, had garnered a massive following for his empathy, inspiring many with his kindness. Governor Dan McKee has ordered flags to fly at half-staff in his honor, recognizing Caprio as a symbol of humanity and justice.
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Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Hogan Flanagan was arrested in Newport, Rhode Island after a confrontation with police at a restaurant. Bodycam footage shows Flanagan refusing to leave the establishment despite being asked to do so and repeatedly identifying herself as an attorney. Throughout the encounter, she told officers “you’re going to regret this” before being arrested and charged with willful trespass. Flanagan’s friend was also arrested on additional charges. The state’s attorney general’s office is reviewing the incident.
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RI Judge Intervenes After ICE Wrongfully Detains Court Intern, Threatens Judge
RI Judge Intervenes After ICE Wrongfully Detains Superior Court Intern
The incident, as it unfolds, paints a stark picture of overreach. A Rhode Island Superior Court judge, Joseph McBurney, found himself directly confronting the consequences of what seems to be a flagrant error by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The story begins with an intern at the courthouse being wrongfully detained.
Multiple sources indicate that the events leading up to the detention involved a sheriff noticing an individual, later identified as an ICE agent, taking photographs within the courthouse, including Judge McBurney’s courtroom. Despite being instructed to adhere to standard courthouse rules, including not taking photos, the agent continued their actions.… Continue reading